[lifeisfullofupndown]

BTOseekers wrote:

May i ask a noob question, why is the Sembawang BTO so low ratio, low until unbelievable... Any major issues with it? I am going for it since it is near my gf parents' house there.... Or are most ppl attracted by the sobf exercise?

I feel that they launched 3 sites together. That causes the huge delta between flat supply and application rate.
If they only launch 1 site. I believe the application rate you will see is >50% of flat supply.

[galaxy_henry]

Mi too hope it happen to Yishun BTO

3G SAINT wrote:

Seem this may bto not many pple interested

Hope yishun bto nt many pple apply

[d3n]

BTOseekers wrote:

May i ask a noob question, why is the Sembawang BTO so low ratio, low until unbelievable... Any major issues with it? I am going for it since it is near my gf parents' house there.... Or are most ppl attracted by the sobf exercise?

location wise its not outstanding... i drove to see the site already. its really an empty plot of land with no amenities... need to travel out.

[BTOseekers]

d3n wrote:

location wise its not outstanding... i drove to see the site already. its really an empty plot of land with no amenities... need to travel out.

But HDB did mention will build some amenities in that area if i am not wrong with its own supermarket, eating house, restaurants and shops, so you can shop and enjoy a meal close to home. A child care centre, an education centre and a Residents’ Committee Centre will also be located within the development. At least that is what is written over at the hdb webpage...

[Gixxerfied]

BTOseekers wrote:

But HDB did mention will build some amenities in that area if i am not wrong with its own supermarket, eating house, restaurants and shops, so you can shop and enjoy a meal close to home. A child care centre, an education centre and a Residents’ Committee Centre will also be located within the development. At least that is what is written over at the hdb webpage...

It would be built...Eventually...

[d3n]

BTOseekers wrote:

But HDB did mention will build some amenities in that area if i am not wrong with its own supermarket, eating house, restaurants and shops, so you can shop and enjoy a meal close to home. A child care centre, an education centre and a Residents’ Committee Centre will also be located within the development. At least that is what is written over at the hdb webpage...

the stalls wun open overnight... unless a food court chain comes along to open there.

i believe initially it will be tough for ppl staying there, and confirm u need to travel out to sembawang or yishun to shop and eat.

[d3n]

btw, after application close, how long to know the ballot result?

i read someone here say 2-3 weeks?

[d3fc0n]

d3n wrote:

btw, after application close, how long to know the ballot result?

i read someone here say 2-3 weeks?

the "thank you" page wrote end of july after i submit my application/$10... for SoBF tt is..

oh email oso have:

Dear Sir/Madam

Thank you for your application to buy a flat under the May 2013 Sale of Balance Flats Exercise.

You may retrieve a copy of the acknowledgment page for your application via this link:

We are currently processing all flat applications received. The ballot results will be released in end July 2013.

We wish you all the best for your flat application.

[ninabey]

d3fc0n wrote:

the "thank you" page wrote end of july after i submit my application/$10... for SoBF tt is..

oh email oso have:

Dear Sir/Madam

Thank you for your application to buy a flat under the May 2013 Sale of Balance Flats Exercise.

You may retrieve a copy of the acknowledgment page for your application via this link:

We are currently processing all flat applications received. The ballot results will be released in end July 2013.

We wish you all the best for your flat application.

damn blardyyyy longgggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg

[BTOseekers]

d3n wrote:

btw, after application close, how long to know the ballot result?

i read someone here say 2-3 weeks?

It is end June 2013 for BTO....

[devilcup]

d3n wrote:

the stalls wun open overnight... unless a food court chain comes along to open there.

i believe initially it will be tough for ppl staying there, and confirm u need to travel out to sembawang or yishun to shop and eat.

the question to those bto that have < 50% application rate... will HDB proceed the bto?

[d3n]

devilcup wrote:

the question to those bto that have < 50% application rate... will HDB proceed the bto?

i am wondering too... if take up so low... very malu leh.. then end up all become SOBF?

will they refund the $10 if BTO never takes place?

[ParkJinYoung]

d3n wrote:

i am wondering too... if take up so low... very malu leh.. then end up all become SOBF?

will they refund the $10 if BTO never takes place?

the word refund dont exist in hdb dictionary

[MBoI1986]

They will build regardless of the low number of applicants. At least it never happen b4 that HDB will cancel it..

[Gixxerfied]

d3n wrote:

i am wondering too... if take up so low... very malu leh.. then end up all become SOBF?

will they refund the $10 if BTO never takes place?

Go ahead with project, wait 1/2 year later then put on sobf, mark up the pricing, limit those bto sites = profit..

Ppl who happen to be looking at north side will probably just go for it..